Amy Stewart,

MSN, FNP-C

Amy Stewart,

MSN, FNP-C
Capital Digestive Care

Amy Stewart,

MSN, FNP-C
Capital Digestive Care
Amy Stewart, MSN, FNP-C, leads her division of Capital Digestive Care in Washington, D.C. She sees all general gastroenterology patients, with sub-specialties in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and anal cancer screening. She also manages the clinical and prior-authorization teams for their in-office infusion center, which infuses more than 400 IBD patients each month. She was awarded the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) APP Outstanding Research Award, Presidential Poster Award, and Outstanding Poster Presentation for an abstract titled “Time is of the Essence: An Analysis of IBD Advanced Therapy Initiation in a Large Community Practice.” Amy is a nationally recognized speaker for IBD, IBS, and anal HPV/anal cancer screening. She serves as the current vice-chair of the American College of Gastroenterology APP Committee, leads the new mentoring sub-committee, and has joined the GI & Hepatology Advanced Practice Provider (GHAPP) education committee.

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Amitriptyline Shows Significant Improvement in IBS Symptoms in Primary Care Setting

A multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was conducted to determine if amitriptyline (10-30 mg nightly) is superior to placebo for improving...
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Amy Stewart,
MSN, FNP-C
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IBS Affects 10.5% of Population: Study Highlights Tricyclic Antidepressant Treatment

A community-based study in Birmingham, UK, found that IBS affects 10.5% of the population, with a higher prevalence in women...
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Amy Stewart,
MSN, FNP-C
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Low FODMAP Diet: A Key Strategy for Managing IBS Symptoms

FODMAPs are a group of short-chain carbohydrates (sugars) that are not fully digested or absorbed in the intestines....
Amy Stewart,
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Amy Stewart,
MSN, FNP-C

How Doctors Diagnose IBS

To diagnose irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), doctors typically review a patient's symptoms, medical and family history, and perform a physical...
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Amy Stewart,
MSN, FNP-C

Prevalence of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders in Patients With Eating Disorders

This study aimed to explore the prevalence and types of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) in patients with eating disorders (EDs)...
Amy Stewart,
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Amy Stewart,
MSN, FNP-C

Gastroenterologists Embrace Dietary Therapy for IBS, Yet Dietitian Referrals Remain Low

A survey of United States gastroenterologists explored their perceptions of dietary therapies for managing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)....
Amy Stewart,
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Amy Stewart,
MSN, FNP-C
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